AI Analysis Summary
After analyzing 23 ingredients in BO Shibo, our AI classified this product as Doubtful. All 22 confirmed ingredients are permissible, though 1 requires further verification. Key ingredients include glucose syrup, sugar, gelatin, citric acid.
Why is BO Shibo Doubtful?
- Check for Halal Certification: gelatin is present in this product, making it doubtful. In-depth evaluation, benchmarked against global halal certification practices, highlights this uncertainty. For more transparency, see the ingredient section.
Ingredient Analysis (23)
| Ingredient | Status |
|---|---|
glucose syrup Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
sugar Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
gelatin Check for Halal Logo E441 | Doubtful |
citric acid Antioxidants, phosphates, and complexing agents E330 | Halal |
sunflower oil Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
aroma Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
concentrates Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
black elderberry Used in syrups; must be cooked. | Halal |
aronia * | Halal |
grapes Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
black currant Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
pumpkin Mentioned positively in Hadith. | Halal |
mango Widely consumed in Muslim-majority countries. | Halal |
passion fruit Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
apple Fruits are Halal unless contaminated with alcohol or non-Halal processing. | Halal |
kiwi Halal unless processed with non-Halal additives. | Halal |
spirulina Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
safflower Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
carrots Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
hibiscus Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
beeswax Surface coating agents, gases, sweeteners E901 | Halal |
carnauba wax Permissible in Islam. | Halal |
extract of black elderberry Used in syrups; must be cooked. | Halal |
Brand & Category Insights
Health Sense (17 conditions)
Diabetes
RiskyReason: Contains glucose syrup, sugar
Gout
RiskyReason: Contains beeswax, grapes, passion fruit
Liver Disease
RiskyReason: Contains beeswax
IBD/Crohn's
RiskyReason: Contains concentrates
Smart Labels
Vegan
Not Vegan FriendlyCriteria: Excludes all animal-derived ingredients
Contains animal-derived ingredients
Vegetarian
Not Vegetarian FriendlyCriteria: Excludes meat and seafood only
Contains meat or seafood ingredients
Pescatarian
Pescatarian FriendlyCriteria: Avoids meat but eats seafood
No restricted ingredients found
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BO Shibo halal to eat?
Yes — BO Shibo has been analyzed and classified as Doubtful. Each of its 23 ingredients was individually checked against Islamic dietary guidelines.
Are there any doubtful ingredients in this product?
1 ingredient requires further verification: gelatin. The status may depend on the manufacturing source.
Are other HARIBO products halal?
HARIBO produces multiple products with varying halal statuses. Visit our HARIBO brand page to see the full list of analyzed products and their individual ingredient breakdowns.
How was this product analyzed?
Halal AI uses artificial intelligence to read and cross-reference every ingredient against halal databases and E-code references. You can also scan any product yourself using the free Halal AI app.
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